Personal History by Katharine Graham
"Personal History" is an autobiography of a woman who inherited a media empire, The Washington Post, following her husband's suicide. The book explores her journey from a privileged yet sheltered upbringing to leading one of the most influential newspapers in the United States. It provides an intimate look into her personal life, including her struggles with self-confidence and her role in the coverage of significant historical events such as the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate scandal.
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- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 642
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years (NY Times)